firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər How to pronounce firefighter (audio)
: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2
firefighting noun

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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Three more are missing and presumed dead, while a further eight — including a firefighter — were injured, according to The Guardian. Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 My experience as a firefighter and councilmember positions me to provide strong oversight, demand accountability, and ensure these core services deliver real results for our community. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Bystanders, police officers and firefighters rendered aid to the cyclist, including performing CPR, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to radio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee. Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for firefighter

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firefighter was in 1839

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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

firefighter

noun
: a member of a company organized to fight fires
firefighting noun

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